What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Office Services Specialist position at Kern County, CA?
Salary : $3,832.12 - $4,579.73 Monthly
Location : Bakersfield, CA
Job Type : Full time
Job Number : 9646
Department : DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Opening Date : 02 / 12 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 27 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific
Position Information
Amended 2.14.25
EXAMINATION SCHEDULE
- Performance Exam : will be conducted on 3 / 10 / 2025
Examinations : Performance Exam (Weight 100%) : Will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant's knowledge of event coordination and scheduling techniques; inventory maintenance principles; customer service principles; standard office procedures, methods, and equipment; transcription methods; basic filing and recordkeeping principles; basic mathematical concepts; English language, grammar, and punctuation.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the exam process.
This position works in various departments throughout Kern County.
Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards :
High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent AND four (4) years of progressively responsible lead, clerical, general computer and office experience directly related to the area of assignment; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to obtain the knowledge and skill to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Some Positions May Require :
Full Job Description : Senior Office Services Specialist
About Kern County
Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.
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Growth Mindset
We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth
Additional Information
Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.
This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made to the Department of Human Services. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates are encouraged to indicate acceptable geographical locations in which they would accept employment on their application form. Candidates MUST be willing to travel to these locations (areas / district offices).
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Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Kern County Employee Benefits
Medical / Dental / Vision) : Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also an option. Employees may also choose from two dental plans; Liberty Dental PPO or HMO. The vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP).
Kern County Employees' Retirement Association (KCERA). This Section 401 (a) defined benefit retirement plan requires employer and employee contribution and pays retired employees a pension based on salary, years of service, and age upon retirement.
This section 457 plan allows employees to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a supplemental retirement account which is then paid out to them when they retire.
Note : Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows :
The County matches the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare
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Chimienti & Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits and can be deducted on a pre-tax bases : Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account.
Paid Holiday Leave : 12 set days (per calendar year)
Salary : $3,832 - $4,580
